Chapter 11
-Setting up a new team-
It has been exactly 2 months since Argent and Beast boy started to date. Their relationship has been developing quite smoothly, with few Arguments here and there, but they always kiss and made up before the end of the day. Argent still remembers their first date as it was the best day of her life, it was same with Beast boy. Beast boy agreed to join in on the morning patrols, when Argent asked him the same day, when Beast boy pranked her. He thought thats the least that he can do for her. She always has done everything for her from cooking to being nice to him, so he felt that it was his job to return her the favour.
Quite recently they have been having a talk about setting up their own tower and team. Beast boy came up with the idea, when they started to go on their morning patrol. He thought that instead of having to wake up and leave the house first thing in the morning, they could set up their own titans tower and keep a lookout there. Firstly argent was not big on the idea of having to move out, but when she started to think about it she started to think about it, she started to realize that it was more efficient way to keep their city safe from criminals.
-Flashback-
Argent and beast boy were on their usual morning patrol. They were walking past the beach, where Argent first found Beast boy unconscious. They were walking hand in hand like a normal couple and they didn't care what the press wrote about them.
Today they already had to stop 2 bank robberies, which wasnt that hard. The crime rate has started to increase steadily and that made Beast boy think.
When Argent saw Beast boy in deep though for couple of days now, she started to wonder what has been bothering him, but waited for him to tell her when he was ready.
BEAST BOY: "Argent can I talk to you about something" he finally broke the silence.
ARGENT: "What's wrong love" she asked, getting slightly concerned.
BEAST BOY: "Nothings wrong"
ARGENT: "What then" they stopped walking and stared into each others eyes until Beast boy broke the silence
BEAST BOY: "I've been thinking lately"
Argent was so tempted to tease him about him able to think, but let the idea slide.
ARGENT: "Go on"
BEAST BOY: "I've been thinking since the crime rate has started to rise about the idea of us setting up our own tower and team"
ARGENT: "I dont know I mean it would be easier for us, but I dont like to leave our home"
Beast boy understood where she was coming from, but it would be hell of a lot easier for them to protect the city and it would be less dangerous, with there being more than just 2 of them protecting the city.
BEAST BOY: "I know you dont like to leave your home, but just hear me out. Firstly we could come and visit your mom every day, when we are not on missions. Secondly It would be a lot safer for us to battle the villians because we wouldn't be fighting them alone and thirdly it would be a lot easier for us to keep an eye on the city" he finished with 3 valid points.
ARGENT: "It is a good idea and all, but firstly where would you be able to get the money from to build the tower. Secondly where would we build it. Thirdly who do you have in mind in joining our team if we would start one and lastly what would you do when our team is for example were facing a deadly threat, who would come to help us out" She countered with 4 equally valid points.
Beast boy knew that she would be asking these questions, thats why he has been thinking thoroughly about this stuff for past few days.
BEAST BOY: "I've been thinking about it for few days and I believe that i've got it figured out"
Argent still didn't like the idea of leaving her mom, but decided to see what he has to say and then decide wether or not it is a good idea.
ARGENT: "Ok i'm listening"
BEAST BOY: "Firstly. As I said before my mom and dad left quite a lot of money for me. I know building the tower would cost about 50 million dollars, but my mom and dad had 358 million dollars on their name" Argents eyes widened at the idea that they were rich and probably wouldn't have to work a single day in their lives, but she enjoyed saving civilians for now. "Secondly I have been looking for quite a few locations around the city, but I found one Island that is like 2 miles off the coast and when I checked the area out it did look a good place to build it on" So that's where he dissapeared to every evening for couple of hours. "Thirdly I have couple of people in mind to join our team"
ARGENT: "Like who"
BEAST BOY: "Well I was thinking about Red Star because of his knowledge in technology, which could help us improve our security in the tower and also for combat practices. He also has quite a lot of power behind him when it comes to fighting. I was also thinking about Kole since she can transform into indestructible diamond like weapon and Gnark since he knows how to use her as a weapon against the enemies" She was impressed about how thoroughly he had though about this.
"Wow Beast boy you have actually have put quite a lot if thought into it" she replied, realising that he really did want to continue on fighting crime. To be honest she had to admit that she couldn't see him working as a shopkeeper or something like that. "Have you thought what would you do if your team landed into serious trouble, what would you do" she asked. She knew that if he couldn't answer that, she wouldn't even consider joining a team as the safety of people was number one.
"Yes I have thought about it. I was thinking about contacting the original titans and try to sort something out with them" She was clearly impressed now. She actually started to think about it and more she thought about it, more she liked the idea. She then came up with one final question.
ARGENT: "But didn't you run away from the titans and what if they are still mad at you"
BEAST BOY: "Yes I did run away and I explained to them through the letter why I left and if they are still mad that I haven't contacted them I could either explain to them my actions and if they are still mad then I could get in contact with titans east and ask them if they would be willing to help us out"
Beast boy saw Argent actually considering the idea.
ARGENT: "Can you give me couple of days to digest the idea" she asked
Beast boy nodded and they continued on with their patrol
-End flashback-
Couple of days after they had their last talk about building their own tower, Beast boy asked her again during breakfast. Argent thought about it for one last time before she answered him. This was a huge life changing decision that you cant back out of. She eventually made up her mind and agreed with him.
Beast boy leaped in the air from joy and lunged at Argent, kissing her passionately. "Thank you" he said sincerely, after couple of minutes of constant kissing, they pulled apart and continued on with their breakfast. After they finished their breakfast they headed out, but instead of their usual morning patrol, they had couple of places to visit. Beast boy firstly showed Argent the island where he planned to build it on and then they headed in the city to find a company where they could hire group of workers. After that they went to mayors office to get premissions needed to build the tower and so forth. Argent and Beast boy hired as many people as possible. They hired 50 people to build the tower. Argent asked how long would it take to finish building the tower and one of the workers estimated that it would take about 3 to 5 months.
-4 and half months later-
The tower was finally built. The estimated cost was about 52 million, but it was worth it.
Argent and Beast boy went inside of their brand new tower. It was similar to the original titans tower. It was T shaped like theirs. It had a control room, main room, kitchen, several bed rooms, couple of guest rooms, gym, garage, battle room where they would be having combat practise, med bay, a huge basement, gaming room, evidence room, several bathrooms and basketball court on the roof top. Once they finished exploring their new tower, they headed to the main room and sat down
"When are we going to make the invitations and when are you going to contact the titans" asked Argent
BEAST BOY: "I guess we could make the invitations now and I'll be contacting them once our entire team is together"
Rest of the day they continued on working on making the invitations. The day went on without interruptions, which surprised them.
-Couple of days later-
All of the titans, which Argent and Beast boy had invited agreed to join the team. They arrived in the tower around midday and chose their respective sleeping quarters. After that Beast boy and Red star headed to the garrage and Red Star built 5 communicators for all of them to keep in touch. After they had finished with unpacking, they all met up in the main room where Beast boy handed each one of them a communicator.
Beast boy then had one last thing to do, which was to contact the original titans. He walked up to the computer and typed in several numbers and hit enter.
Argent remembered that she promised herself to get back at Raven, but now was not the time or place to do it, so she just decided to stand next to him as not to make it obvious that they were dating.
-With original titans-
Cyborg, Raven and Starfire were sitting on the semi circular couch in the main room. They haven't given up on searching Beast boy, it's just they have ran out of leads. They were watching a horror film until it was disrupted by an unknown caller. When they accepted the call, they were shocked. There on the screen was Beast boy with 4 other titans.
"Beast boy is that you" they all managed to stutter out.
BEAST BOY: "Yes it is"
"Why haven't you contacted us for past 6 months" asked Raven. She was so relieved to see him safe. She was happy that her premenitions hasn't happened yet.
BEAST BOY: "I've been busy, setting up my own team. I'm sorry for not contacting you any earlier, but I was still mad about what Robin said. Where is he anyway"
CYBORG: "We kicked him out of the tower. He went too far when he heard about this."
BEAST BOY: "What happened" he asked getting concerned.
CYBORG: "It doesn't matter what happened. he asked getting concerned about him. He remembered what Raven had told him a while ago and it seems to be starting to take place slowly.
BEAST BOY: "Yeah i'm alright. It's good to see you guys. By the way who's the new leader of the team"
ALL: "It's good to see you to. We were do worried about you. Where are you anyway" they asked in hope to go visit him as soon as possible.
BEAST BOY: "I am in new zealand"
CYBORG: "Can we meet up at some time so we could catch up"
BEAST BOY: "Yes we can, who is the new leader over there"
they all looked at each other and replied "Cyborg"
BEAST BOY: "Can I speak to him alone for the moment.
They all looked at each other in confusion and left.
Cyborg made sure that they left and asked "So whats up"
Cyborg and Beast boy had a long conversation about if Beast boys team got into a serious trouble, they would be able to count on Cyborg to help them out. Their conversation got cut short by the alarm on Beast boys tower.
-With Beast boy-
Beast boy checked the computer. Adonis was robbing a bank. 'What is Adonis doung in new zealand' he wondered to himself.
BEAST BOY: "I'm sorry Cy but duty calls. Can I count on you when the team needs your help"
CYBORG: "Yeah sure no doubt about it. Now go and kick a bad guys butt and don't hesitate to ask for help when needed" with that he cut the communication.
"Ok titans go" Beast boy shouted as they turned around and left the building.
-After the battle-
they stomped back into the tower tiredly. "Right team. Take the rest of the day off so you could get used to the new surroundings and settle down. we'll start fresh tomorrow. Combat practise starts at 10:00 clock" he declared, with that he left the main room, heading towards Argents and his bedoom. They decided to sleep in the same room like they have been doing for past 6 months.
A/N this was the hardest chapter for me to plan and write, but I eventually finished it.
Expect a new chapter soon.
As usual Reviews would be appreciated. :)